Every day I’m feeling more and more optimistic about life. I love this because I’m starting to feel more like myself again. I know that there are great things ahead, and I’m getting excited to discover them.

It’s pretty warm in DC today, but I’m dreaming of a white Christmas – especially once I’m home with my family and we can cuddle up in big down blankets, eat leftover chocolate pound cake, and light a real fire. (Although my fake Netflix yule log is kind of amazing.)

I’ve got a few more busy days of work, parties and shopping ahead of me though. Then we can all slow down and just bask in the warmth and joy of the holiday.

I got a perfect little present in the mail yesterday: the Restoration Hardware Gifts catalog. I know it’s still October, but every single page just enveloped me in warmth and joy and coziness. It was like one big joyous hug. Flipping through the pages, I just wanted to curl up next to a fire with loved ones, sip hot cocoa, play games and watch the snow fall outside. It even makes me excited for winter to creep in…which might be happening sooner than later. Snow tomorrow??

I just had to share some of my favorite things from the catalog…fur, lights and fun…

Yes, I know there have been countless style posts on this fabulous lady Olivia Palermo. Even her name screams, I’m-beautiful-and-famous-and-look-so-damn-perfect-all-the-time à la Blair Waldorf. I just love this girl (and I have absolutely no idea what she even does or why people are taking photos of her). Her street style is flawless and I love how she does black. Just so damn well. A few of my favorite looks that are inspiring my fall-into-winter wardrobe….